Introduction

This program will help you become conscious of the mental models through which you perceive your human and non-human environment, how they limit your thinking, and how you can learn to modify them to make better-informed decisions.

Keywords

Mental models, stereotypes, prejudices, generalizations, thought processes, decision-making

What You Learn

1

Concept of mental models and factors leading to their formation.

2

“Learningful” conversations to expose and examine internal models.

3

Rethinking the "ladder of inference" - confronting preconceptions, fears, and cognitive biases.

4

Understanding self-reflection (one's own model) and inquiry (other's models).

5

Modifying mental models through combating assumptions and using real-world data.

6

Effective communication across the mental model mistrust gap.

What You Get

Videos

Videos

Articles

Articles

Digital Badges

Digital Badges

Quizzes

Quizzes

Handouts

Handouts

One-to-one mentorship

One-to-one mentorship

This Is For You If

You want to be a more rational thinker and decision-maker, especially if you are at middle and senior management levels.

How You Benefit

Learn to be a better thinker by overcoming preconceptions.

Use reflection and inquiry to understand all teammates’ mental models.

I mplement mental model modification to make informed decisions.

Overcome personal biases to be more empathetic.

What You Shouldn’t Miss

The Philosophy of IKIGAI

The Philosophy of IKIGAI

5
Draw from the Japanese philosophy of balancing personal joy and service to others to derive purpose in life.
Personal Mastery at Work

Personal Mastery at Work

5
Develop a culture of continuous self-improvement to create better-integrated teams.
Sense Making

Sense Making

5
Develop tools to understand fast-paced external events and make thoughtful and impactful decisions.
Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

5
Develop critical thinking skills to face complex business and workplace challenges objectively and without bias.

The Silver Brook Advantage

End-to-End Program Management

Every program is managed end to end by the SB team through reminders, attendance, assignments, mentorships, and tests.

Going the Extra Mile

Each program is designed and delivered with a focus on maximizing learning outcomes and achieving the terminal objectives.

The Personal Touch

Our programs are tailor-made to our partner organizations and their individual learners.

Integration across Disciplines

Programs across Life Skills, Leadership, Business, and Technology for all industry sectors.

Why Learn from

Silver Brook

19,000+

programs conducted in just 17 years.

80%

of our clients are Fortune 500 companies.

94

out of 100 learners recommend our programs to others (NPS score).

450,000+

professionals have leveled up their skills and mindsets.

40%

of our programs are mandatory for some clients’ employees.

80%

of clients repeat our programs.

800

years of collective experience in planning and upskilling.

50+

Facilitators come from top management and leadership roles.

12

countries and growing…

Get it

Customized

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